Are ‘potentially Preventable Hospitalisations’ A Valid Measure Of The Quality And Affordability Of Primary And Community Care In Australia?
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$397,264.00
Summary
This project will investigate the validity of ‘potentially preventable hospitalisations’ (PPH) as a measure of the quality and affordability of primary and community care in Australia. We will explore relationships between use of primary care services, hospital admissions for PPH diagnoses, and health outcomes and quantify the contributions of person-, geographic- and service-level factors to variations in PPH. We will make recommendations regarding the ongoing use of PPH measures to track the i ....This project will investigate the validity of ‘potentially preventable hospitalisations’ (PPH) as a measure of the quality and affordability of primary and community care in Australia. We will explore relationships between use of primary care services, hospital admissions for PPH diagnoses, and health outcomes and quantify the contributions of person-, geographic- and service-level factors to variations in PPH. We will make recommendations regarding the ongoing use of PPH measures to track the impacts of health reform in Australia.Read moreRead less
Evaluating Appropriate Use Of Blood Products In Mothers And Babies
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$392,137.00
Summary
There has been an increase in blood transfusions following childbirth. Blood transfusions are potentially life-saving treatments for mothers and babies facing life-threatening illnesses or complications involving haemorrhage, however there is potential to be over-transfusing mothers and babies who are exposed to unnecessary risk of adverse outcomes such as infection. We aim to evaluate and improve the safety and appropriate use of blood and blood products during pregnancy, childbirth and the new ....There has been an increase in blood transfusions following childbirth. Blood transfusions are potentially life-saving treatments for mothers and babies facing life-threatening illnesses or complications involving haemorrhage, however there is potential to be over-transfusing mothers and babies who are exposed to unnecessary risk of adverse outcomes such as infection. We aim to evaluate and improve the safety and appropriate use of blood and blood products during pregnancy, childbirth and the newborn period.Read moreRead less
Improving The Developmental Outcomes Of Northern Territory Children: A Datalinkage Study To Inform Policy And Practice In Health, Family Services And Education
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$952,358.00
Summary
The project uses linked de-identified administrative data sets to study the developmental trajectories of NT children. It investigates the complex interplay of life circumstances including health status, early developmental assessments and demographic data - both individual and community level - all of which influence outcomes including school attendance, performance and retention.
Whole-of-population Linked Data: Strengthening The Evidence To Drive Improvement In Health And Health Care In Australia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,130,376.00
Summary
In partnership with the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and Heart Foundation, we will create a whole-of-population linked data platform to inform improvements in health and heath care. We will investigate: socioeconomic variation in disease burden, to identify opportunities to improve population health; preventive cardiovascular disease (CVD) care, to improve treatment; and end-of-life care trajectories, focusing on CVD, to inform improvements in care.
The Australian Perinatal Mental Health Reforms: Using Population Data To Evaluate Their Impact On Service Utilisation And Related Cost-effectiveness
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$526,169.00
Summary
Mental health problems associated with pregnancy and the first postnatal year are a major public health problem. This unique project will use large data sets to examine whether key Australian mental health reforms have improved maternal health outcomes and if they are providing ‘value for money’. This project will put Australia at the forefront of policy planning, analysis and health service evaluation in the field of mental health.
Exploring The Impact Of Blood Transfusion On Maternity Outcomes And Healthcare Utilisation: Informing The Use Of Blood And Blood Products In The Obstetric Setting
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$492,479.00
Summary
Around 1 in 10 women suffer excessive bleeding after childbirth, 15% of whom will have a blood transfusion. New guidelines for obstetric blood management will be released in 2015. This research will investigate obstetric transfusion practices before and after guideline implementation. Research aims include identifying variation in treatment of women at risk of and experiencing transfusion, addressing knowledge gaps in guidelines and investigating emerging issues in obstetric transfusion medicine
The purpose of this partnership project is to assess the impact of the four-hour rule policy in reducing access block and its effects of Emergency Department (ED) overcrowding on patients before and after its implementation. We will examine the trends and characteristics of patients under the policy in WA hospitals and compare them with similar patients not under the policy. This is a unique opportunity due to a natural experiment occurring in Australia with implications at the national and inte ....The purpose of this partnership project is to assess the impact of the four-hour rule policy in reducing access block and its effects of Emergency Department (ED) overcrowding on patients before and after its implementation. We will examine the trends and characteristics of patients under the policy in WA hospitals and compare them with similar patients not under the policy. This is a unique opportunity due to a natural experiment occurring in Australia with implications at the national and international levels.Read moreRead less
Improving The Mental Health Outcomes Of People With Intellectual Disability
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,189,979.00
Summary
Australians with intellectual disability (ID) have very high rates of mental illness but experience very poor access to mental health services. Our research will develop a sound evidence base on the profile of mental ill health, service use, pathways to care and mental health policy for people with intellectual disability. Together with consumers and support persons we will examine ways to improve mental health services for people with intellectual disability.
Child Health And Development: A South Australian Data Linkage Study
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$283,934.00
Summary
Children’s healthy development is important for their readiness to learn, academic achievement at school, and for their future health and economic capability. This study links whole-of-population administrative data from nine different government sources, and data collected as part of a natural experiment evaluating the effects of the South Australian Family Home Visiting program to inform policy and service delivery in child health and development in South Australia.
STROKE123: A Collaborative, National Effort To Monitor, Promote And Improve The Quality Of Stroke Care In Hospitals And Patient Outcomes.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,261,292.00
Summary
Stroke is a major public health issue in Australia. This Better Health Initiative partnership project is designed to rigorously evaluate a methodology to improve the monitoring and use of data for stroke, as well as an intervention to address evidence-practice gaps for essential interventions known to have a direct association with patient outcomes. The findings will provide a platform for national roll-out of appropriate and enhanced data collection solutions linked to an effective model for im ....Stroke is a major public health issue in Australia. This Better Health Initiative partnership project is designed to rigorously evaluate a methodology to improve the monitoring and use of data for stroke, as well as an intervention to address evidence-practice gaps for essential interventions known to have a direct association with patient outcomes. The findings will provide a platform for national roll-out of appropriate and enhanced data collection solutions linked to an effective model for improving clinical care and outcomes of stroke.Read moreRead less